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Over 30 Years Experience

If you’ve been charged with a crime in the State of Illinois, you need an experienced attorney to protect your rights and fight your case. Brian Shields has been defending criminal matters in Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Lake County for over 25 years. He has defended and achieved not guilty verdicts in cases ranging from murder, sexual assault, possession of narcotics, weapons and DUI cases.

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Brian Shields has extensive experience in the following areas of defense:

  • Criminal Defense
  • Traffic Defense
  • DUI Defense

The Law Offices of Brian S. Shields has been successfully representing drivers before the Secretary of State for over 22 years. Brian Shields has argued for and has been granted full reinstatement on behalf of many clients, including those with as many as four prior DUI convictions.

Brian Shields

Chicago's Street Fighter Lawyer

Your DUI Case is a Serious Matter

It is now more important than ever that when you step in front of the Judge on your DUI case, you are represented by an experienced DUI attorney. Someone familiar with the rapidly changing case law dealing with not only your case in chief but also the suspension of your license.

A DUI charge for a first offender is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 354 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. If you have prior convictions for DUI, your case may be a felony, punishable by up to 7 years in prison, 30 years if you have 5 or more prior violations for DUI.

A DUI conviction will trigger the revocation of your license by the Secretary of State. If your license is revoked for DUI, your license can only be reinstated at a hearing in front of hearing officers from the Secretary of State’s office.

The Secretary of State will act to suspend your driver’s license 46 days after your arrest for DUI if you either:

  • Blew over .08 in a breathalyzer exam, or
  • Refused a breathalyzer test.

This suspension can be for as little as six months or as long as three years. Brian Shields aggressively defends your rights in the civil proceeding where your license is at stake.

What Clients Say:

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Honestly Brian is an outstanding Lawyer. Brian really takes the time to go over the facts with you and put you at ease even when you're not sure how your case will turn out. Brian also has a way of shining you in your best light when it comes to standing before the judge and the state's attorney while still only using just the facts. Brian has been doing this for years and his experience definitely shows. I was recommended Brian through a friend, and I am very grateful for that. I am grateful for that because In the past couple years I have known him, he has truly helped me. Brian not only has helped me get my license back along with full reinstatement so I could drive again but he even helped me get my last case thrown out and dismissed which truly was a Godsend. Every case is indeed different but the difference I found with Brian vs other lawyers I have had in the past is he actually cares and definitely puts the client first. That is what I would call some serious mutual respect. Truly if you need any help legally or even just have some questions, I do not think you will regret contacting Brian Shields.
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REG MCMURRAY
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Excellent service I definitely recommend for DUI & other court services! Helped me out with getting my license reinstated! If you need a attorney don’t hesitate to give him a call!
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Frank Santiago
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Brian Shields is the Tom Brady of Lawyers, he did a great job with my case and I received my Drivers License, You was always there to answer my questions, and he charged me a great fee when other lawyers wanted thousands .
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Brian has represented The Morris for over 10 years. He sets the standard of what Legal representation should be. Brian has always been there, at any time needed, he's flexible, & gives you the peace of mind needed during challenging situations. Brian always has his clients bests interests in focus, while demonstrating the standard in his profession.
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Ada Berrios
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The importance of representation for any legal case is to hire an attorney that is looking for his/her clients best interest. It can be a criminal case or someone going before the Office of the Secretary of State, where experience and knowledge is important. Attorney Brian Shields, who demonstrates being experienced and confident will work on behalf of his clients and their needs. Regardless of how difficult a case can be, he takes on the challenge as he works for a successful outcome. Mr. Shields is a highly experienced attorney who demonstrates that he does look out for his client's best interest.
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Pierre Pearson
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Brian Shields Has reperesented the Pearson Family For Over Ten Plus Years! A special thank you for all your help over the years. I know it's your job, but it's my life - and I feel you went above and beyond and I just want to express my appreciation.
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This attorney is a crook and makes deals with the courts only to benefit himself. I was unlawfully pulled out of my vehicle on a traffic stop that wasn't even explained to me as to why I was getting pulled over and was racially profiled and pulled out of my car without committing any crime. Car did not have any foul odor of weed or alcohol, all plates n stickers registered and clean license with insurance.and still ended up in Cook County jail on a posession and class 4 felony. Do not trust this man he pretends to have good intentions but it is all money ordeals! At the very end I get told I was pulled over for obstruction of view for having my daughters picture hanging from my rear view mirror and my background was ruined since then n made it very difficult to find n hold a good job! Not worth a penny!